In  This  Issue:    Meet  your  new  Eboard!  

• Message  from  the  Chairwoman  

• Eboard  Profiles    Student’s  Perspective  

• Peace  through  Lies  by  Greg  Marak  

• House  of  Nothing  by  Christian  Foster  

• Obama’s  New  Approach  by  Eric  McGowan  

 A  Note  from  the  Editor  

• Interested  in  writing  or  getting  involved?  

 

 

From  Left  to  Right:  Michael  Morgan  (Publications),  Brooke  Scott  (Secretary),  Will  Broman  (Treasurer),  Amelia  Wolf  (Membership),  Karl  Rove  (Just  Because),  Kaitlin  Martin  (Executive  Director),  Sinead  Casey  (Chairwoman),  Peyton  Zere  (Public  Relations),  John  Burke  (Political  Affairs),  and  Alex  Miller  (Vice  Chairman)  

 

A Message from the Chairwoman

I decided to go to The George Washington University for three reasons: (1) Location, it put me in the perfect position to study politics hands on, (2) SMPA is a phenomenal program. And (3) I was told it was the only school in the country where you can sit around a keg and talk politics all night. Three years in I can tell you that the above expectations manifested into a fantastic college experience that in my opinion, is far superior to the college careers of any of my friends from back home in terms of opportunities and experiences. Freshman year, I campaigned for Bob McDonnell throughout the fall and ended the 96-hour push at Barbra Comstock’s victory party at the home of a big Republican fundraiser with Scooter Libby, and with Mitt Romney on speakerphone. Not only did I watch Virginia and New Jersey swing, and Ted Kennedy’s seat turn red, but I was at the heart of it, on the campaign trail and making phone calls. I worked in Congress. Had dinner with congressmen Joe Wilson and Tom Price at the Congressional Dinner Series. I saw Jeb Bush, Bob Gates, Dana Perino, Mike Pence, Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney and Anne Coluter speak, along with so many others that I can’t rattle them off anymore. Cocktail parties on Capital Hill became a common occurrence for me. I met Tucker Carlson as he was leaving an event and he gave me his personal email, when I asked about the Daily Caller. Only at GW! (And ONLY when you’re a GW College Republican, the Democrats don’t do nearly as much!). Sophomore and Junior year, I had the honor to serve as a student leader on this incredibly active campus, as Director of Public Relations and Executive Director of College Republicans. I was flown to Florida to lead a group of CRs in helping Rick Scott win. I shot lots of guns - just like my 2nd amendment right intended for me to do so. Karl Rove, my idol, said to me, “great speech, kid” after an introduction I gave at a CRNC fundraiser. I knew Andrew Breitbart’s now legendary laugh first hand because of the time I was able to spend with him before his death. My interactions with prominent Republicans and future leaders of our Party became so common and so professional that I sometimes needed to remind myself that I am still a student. I met Newt Gingrich and Conservative legends, but more importantly I met my best friend, and so many other friends to be my companions as we lead the Republican party to it’s next great generation. I had a one of a kind experience and met one of a kind people. The GW Conservative community is diverse, ambitious, and proud. You can’t put the GW Conservative into a neat little box. Get to know our members and your stereotypical preconceptions will probably be shattered.

GW College Republicans: The Best Party In Town! Sinead Casey, Chairwomen

Political Communications ’13

A Message from the Chairwoman

Some members of the College Republicans wear vineyard vines others get their noses pierced. Most are American but some hail from Russia, Britain, Bosnia, Qutar, and France. Some are Army brats. Some are gay. Some have trust funds others have scholarships. There are members who are pro-life & pro-choice. There are Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, atheists, and agnostics. But no matter where you come from, how you dress, how much your parents make, or how you identify yourself, College Republicans at GW come together around the core values of limited government, strong national defense and fiscal responsibility. If you’re looking for the (future) party of old white men, you won’t find it with GW’s CRs. If you’re looking for the “party of no,” you won’t find it here either. The College Republicans at GW offer real solutions to the greatest problems facing our county and global community today, routed in the core values that built an exceptional America. While some of us want to change the world, be elected President or be the next Karl Rove, many of us just love America and stand by the principals that made her great. You may not be into this whole politics thing just yet, just because you chose GW doesn’t make you one of those ambitious-know-it-all-polisci majors (I say this with much love, being that I am one of those poli-(comms) majors), you may have no idea what cap-and-trade is let alone where you stand on it, so I invite you to come to our debates with the CDs, hear what our speakers have to say, and be open to our Conservative message. And for all of you die hard, red blooded, Reagan Conservatives, with your NRA memberships, Romney posters with your EPIC FAIL bumper stickers, there is a strong and welcoming safe haven for you on this liberal campus. We have campaign trips, speakers, membership events, and internship opportunities waiting for you in the fall! My intention as Chairwoman of this organization is to replicate similar experiences for each and every one of you, and to continue this strong and rewarding tradition. I can truly say that this year when I begin the job search, my professional career will be defined by my time as a GW College Republican. I want all of you to be able to say the same when you graduate. I want to ensure that you build and maintain these connections, have these experiences and take full advantage of what it means to be a GW College Republican.

GW College Republicans: The Best Party In Town! Sinead Casey, Chairwomen

Political Communications ’13

A Message from the Chairwoman

This is our join or die moment. We are not the leaders of tomorrow, when we have the opportunity to be the leaders of today and your revolution starts the second you step foot on this campus. You have the chance to change our party and our nation for the better. The 2012 elections are our opportunity to show our peers how they made the wrong decision blindly following an empty-promise kind of President. It’s our time to show how are policies actually work, that our guy means business and our candidates on every level of government know how to get America back to work. Join us and you can be at the heart of it all in 2012. After all, we are the best party in town. ~ Sinead Casey

GW College Republicans: The Best Party In Town! Sinead Casey, Chairwomen

Political Communications ’13

College  Republican  Executive  Board  Sinead  Casey  Chairwoman  

Sinead  Casey  has  served  as  the  Director  of  Public  Relations  and  Executive  Director  for  the  GW  College  Republicans,  and  she  is  excited  to  be  your  Chairwoman  this  year  and  help  you  experience  all  that  the  College  Republicans  have  to  offer.  She  is  also  honored  to  serve  as  Executive  Director  of  the  DC  Federation  of  College  Republicans.  Sinead  is  a  senior  majoring  in  Political  Communications  at  the  School  of  Media  and  Public  Affairs  with  a  minor  in  Creative  Writing.  Although  she  intends  to  call  DC  home  for  many  years  to  come,  Sinead  originally  hails  from  just  outside  of  New  York  City.  Sinead  has  experience  working  on  and  planning  campaigns,  has  interned  for  Congresswomen  Mary  Bono  Mack,  The  College  Republican  National  Committee,  and  a  New  York  Law  Firm.  She  aspires  to  be  a  Speech  Writer  for  a  great  Republican  President.  Sinead  currently  works  for  Ladies  America  and  Mask  Media.  Ladies  America  is  a  national  networking  organization  of  professional  young  women,  operating  under  the  motto  of  “Women  helping  Women.”  Sinead  also  loves  to  have  a  good  have  time,  and  can  often  be  found  bartending  at  Rugby  Food  and  Spirits  in  Georgetown,  and  proving  to  silly  liberals  that  College  Republicans  is  certainly  the  Best  Party  in  Town!  

Alex  Miller  Vice  Chairman  

Alexander  Miller  is  a  native  of  Dalton,  Pennsylvania,  a  small  town  just  outside  of  Scranton.  His  political  career  began  at  a  young  age  when  Alex  first  campaigned  in  the  2004  election.  Throughout  his  years  in  Scranton,  Alex  worked  in  a  State  Senator’s  office,  campaigned  for  several  local  offices,  and  acted  as  Campaign  Manager  during  the  2011  election.  Miller  is  a  sophomore  at  the  George  Washington  University,  majoring  in  Philosophy  and  Public  Administration.  He  spent  his  freshmen  year  acting  as  Freshmen  Representative  for  the  College  Republicans  on  campus.  Aside  from  the  CRs,  Alex  is  a  member  of  the  Executive  Board  for  the  Colonial  Army,  is  a  proud  business  owner,  and  an  employee  of  a  local  law  firm.  On  his  down  time,  Alex  enjoys  traveling,  golfing,  and  smoking  fine  cigars.  “It  is  truly  an  honor  to  represent  the  Conservative  image  on  campus  this  year  as  Vice  Chairman.  There  is  no  challenge  great  enough  to  deter  our  efforts  in  this  vital  year,  and  I  make  every  commitment  to  fulfill  our  duty  to  our  members,  our  party,  and  our  Nation.”  

Will  Broman  Treasurer  

William  Broman  is  a  member  of  GW’s  Class  of  2014,  majoring  in  Biomedical  Engineering  with  a  focus  on  biomaterials.    William  was  born  and  raised  in  Grosse  Pointe,  Michigan.    He  is  an  active  member  of  the  Michigan  Republican  party  and  the  14th  Congressional  District.    William  actively  participates  as  an  advocate  for  STEM  (Science,  Technology,  Engineering,  and  Mathematics)  education  at  all  levels  (K12  and  College).  He  has  been  published  three  times  by  US  News  and  World  Report,  for  his  efforts  to  advance  STEM  education  in  the  United  States.  Will  is  also  a  current  candidate  for  Michigan’s  Grosse  Pointe  Public  Schools  Board  of  Education.    Outside  of  education  policy  and  general  politics,  William  is  also  an  entrepreneur  and  sailor.    He  founded  Broman  Företag,  Inc.  in  July  2011,  a  web  development  company  focused  on  small  businesses.    He  is  also  on  the  GW  Sailing  team.    William  has  sailed  since  he  was  less  than  3  months  old,  and  has  competed  in  many  junior  sailing  regattas  in  Laser,  420  and  FJ  classes.      In  his  free  time  William  enjoys  many  things,  such  as  sailing,  tae  kwon  do,  reading  books  on  business,  finance  and  economics,  supporting  the  GW  Women’s  Soccer  team,  and  carrying  out  traditional  college  antics  with  his  roommates.  

College  Republican  Executive  Board  Brooke  Scott  Secretary  

Brooke  Scott  is  the  2012-­‐2013  GW  College  Republican  Secretary.  She  has  previously  served  as  the  Freshman  Representative  to  the  College  Republicans,  and  is  extremely  happy  to  be  returning  for  another  great  year  of  work  with  the  Eboard  and  the  CR  body  as  a  whole!  Apart  from  taking  notes  in  CR  meetings,  taking  on  liberals,  and  educating  the  masses,  Brooke  is  a  sister  of  Delta  Gamma  Sorority  here  on  campus.  She  is  very  proud  of  her  roots  in  Louisville,  Kentucky,  and  isn’t  afraid  to  let  anybody  know  about  her  good  ol’  fashioned  southern  values.  Brooke  enjoys  spending  quality  time  with  her  CR  friends,  her  DG  sisters,  spending  time  down  on  the  National  Mall,  and  competitive  skydiving.  She  cant  wait  to  get  to  know  you  all  better  this  year,  and  looks  forward  to  having  some  ‘Real  Republican  Fun’  this  year!  

Amelia  Wolf  Director  of  Membership  

Amelia  Wolf  is  the  2012-­‐2013  GW  College  Republicans  Director  of  Membership  and  2012-­‐2013  DC  Federation  of  College  Republicans  Director  of  Political  Affairs.  A  junior,  originally  from  Toledo,  OH,  Amelia  has  previously  served  the  GWCRs  as  spring  2012  Director  of  Membership  and  as  Interim  Director  of  Public  Relations.  She  very  much  enjoys  being  involved  in  the  CRs  and  has  benefited  from  the  many  and  vast  programs  put  on  by  the  organization,  most  noteably  helping  to  plan  Karl  Rove's  two  visits  to  GW.  Amelia  is  majoring  in  Political  Science,  with  minors  in  Chinese  and  economics,  and  she  plans  to  attend  law  school  after  matriculation  from  GW.  Amelia  is  also  an  Intern  at  Skadden,  Arps  LLP,  one  of  the  nation's  largest  law  firms.  She  enjoyed  being  a  GW  fan,  and  has  attended  every  home  GW  basketball  game  during  her  student  career,  and  currently  is  the  Director  of  Membership  for  the  Colonial  Army.  Amelia  is  looking  forward  to  welcoming  new  and  returning  members  into  the  GWCRs  this  fall!  

John  Burke  Director  of  Political  Affairs  

John  Burke,  a  junior  at  the  Elliott  School  of  International  Affairs,  is  from  Manhattan  Beach,  California.  A  proud  and  passionate  Republican  for  years,  he  was  a  founder  and  president  of  his  high  school's  Young  Republican  organization.  Having  worked  in  the  Congressional  offices  of  Representatives  Rick  Berg  and  Devin  Nunes  since  coming  to  George  Washington,  John  loves  being  involved  with  American  politics  and  feels  that  it  is  vital  for  our  generation  to  get  involved.  He  is  thrilled  with  the  opportunity  to  serve  as  Political  Affairs  Director  for  the  George  Washington  University  College  Republicans  so  that  our  organization  can  make  a  difference  in  the  upcoming  November  elections  and  provide  memorable  experiences  for  all  of  our  members.  Aside  from  working  for  the  Conservative  cause,  John  enjoys  reading,  going  to  the  beach,  golf,  and  watching  his  New  England  Patriots  every  Sunday.  He  is  poking  forward  to  serving  GW  College  Republicans  this  year  and  hopes  that  we  all  can  achieve  great  things  together.  

 Michael  Morgan  Director  of  Publications  

Michael  Morgan  is  a  sophomore  in  the  Elliott  School  of  International  Affairs,  and  the  current  Director  of  Publications  for  the  College  Republicans.  He  is  ecstatic  to  be  serving  the  students  of  GW  and  the  Republican  cause  as  a  whole  in  this  capacity.  Apart  from  being  one  of  the  most  active  College  Republican  members,  he  is  a  proud  member  of  the  Beta  Theta  Pi  fraternity,  the  Student  Association  Senator  from  the  Elliott  School  of  International  Affairs,  and  the  Student  Dining  Board  Chairman  Mike  became  involved  in  politics  by  helping  run  (and  win!)  Michael  Baumgartner  for  State  Senate  back  in  2010.  Since  then,  he  has  helped  with  David  Condon  for  Mayor,  interned  in  Congresswoman  Cathy  McMorris  Rodger's  congressional  office,  and  been  the  statewide  Field  Coordinator  for  Michael  Baumgartner  for  U.S.  Senate.  His  political  interests  include  fiscal  policy,  healthcare  policy,  and  campaign  management.  Hailing  from  Spokane,  Washington,  he  is  quick  to  remind  everyone  of  his  roots,  and  often  expresses  his  love  for  the  outdoors,  open  spaces,  fishing,  boating,  logging,  bonfires,  and  the  simple  life.  He  can’t  wait  to  work  with  all  of  you  on  the  College  Republican  Monthly  publication,  and  looks  forward  to  getting  to  know  all  of  you  throughout  the  year!  God  Bless  America!    

Freshman  Representatives    Eric  McGowan  From:  Wyndmoor,  Pennsylvania  Major:  Polisci  Enjoys:  Guitar,  Baseball,  Spending  time  with  his  family    

   

Sean  Kumnick  From:  South  Windsor,  Connecticut  

Major:  Polisci  and  Econ  Enjoys:  Arnold  Palmers,  Red  Sox,    

Cigars,  and  Taylor  Swift  

College  Republican  Executive  Board  Peyton  Zere  

Director  of  Public  Relations  Peyton  Zere  is  a  sophomore  in  the  Columbian  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences,  majoring  in  Communications  and  minoring  in  Political  Science.  Outside  of  being  the  Director  of  Public  Relations  for  the  2012-­‐2013  school  year,  he  is  a  member  of  the  Kappa  Alpha  Order  on  campus  and  an  intern  at  the  Center  for  American  Freedom.  He  is  looking  to  promote  a  pro-­‐active  and  exciting  brand  for  the  GWCR’s  through  internal  and  external  media  coverage.  With  everyone’s  sights  on  the  2012  election,  Peyton  wants  this  chapter  of  College  Republicans  to  create  a  strong  Conservative  message,  even  at  the  bluest  of  universities.  When  at  home  on  Long  Island,  NY,  Peyton  enjoys  golfing,  watching  the  Yankees,  and  working  for  NY  State  Senator,  Lee  Zeldin.    

Student’s  Perspective  An  unheard  voice  in  a  needed  time  

 House  of  Nothing  By:  Christian  S.  T.  Foster  

 Where  are  we  now?    Our  financial  policy  is  in  complete  disarray  because  we  have  allowed  the  bankers  to  control  it.    They  own  the  government  in  both  a  literal  and  metaphorical  sense.    We  are  trading  and  betting  on  financial  instruments  which  are  based  on  nonexistent  entities  which  are  in  turn  based  on  further  nonexistent  entities.    They  are  creating  “wealth”  out  of  thin  air  and  it  does  not  sustain  its  own  growth.    When  the  people  controlling  financial  policy  in  this  nation  are  the  ones  who  have  profited  off  of,  if  not  created,  the  insidious  financial  instruments  in  question,  only  bad  results  can  come  of  it,  and  

they  have.    

  For  several  decades,  many  of  the  chief  financial  advisers  in  government  have  come  from  a  handful  of  major  Wall  Street  investment  banks,  most  notably  Goldman  Sachs,  which  is  notorious  for  its  risky  investment  practices,  and  their  meddling  in  the  market  has  reared  its  ugly  head.  In  what  may  seem  like  an  exception  to  the  rule,  the  disastrous  Dodd-­‐Frank  bill  promised  to  regulate  the  banks  and  risky  financial  practices.    Of  course,  it  was  the  wrong  method  of  going  about  it,  leading  to  regulations  that  stifle  growth  outside  of  banking,  let  alone  its  own  text  contradicting  its  stated  goals.    As  long  as  the  bankers  remain  in  the  halls  of  government  and  try  to  shape  financial  policy,  we  will  have  more  of  the  

same.    

  Furthermore,  what  about  our  money  itself?  The  Federal  Reserve,  a  private  company  that  somehow  manages  to  masquerade  as  a  government  entity,  is  what  creates  our  money.    It  is  based  on  anything  tangible?    Absolutely  not.    Ever  since  Nixon  decided  to  do  away  with  the  gold  standard,  our  money  has  been  based  on  thin  air.    Of  course,  that  only  encourages  the  Fed  to  create  untold  amounts  of  money  simply  because  it  can.    Congress  delegated  its  power  to  create  money  to  the  Federal  Reserve,  something  that  it  cannot  do.    When  we  look  at  our  printed  money,  we  see  “Federal  Reserve  Note”  

instead  of  the  “Treasury  Note”  that  our  ancestors  saw.    As  for  the  meaning  and  value  behind  a  “Federal  Reserve  Note?”    There  is  none.    Simply  what  people  accept  it  to  be,  and  that  is  depreciating  rapidly.    We  

have  expanded  our  money  supply  in  a  way  that  is  not  sustainable  for  growth.    

  Without  question,  the  Federal  Reserve  controls  interest  rates,  as  well,  and  it  has  kept  them  artificially  low  in  order  to  prop  up  a  flailing  economy.    If  the  Fed  had  let  the  free  market  determine  the  interest  rate  instead,  it  would  have  been  more  painful  for  a  short  while,  but  we  would  be  recovering  

from  the  damage  without  having  to  prop  ourselves  up  artificially.    

  Our  financial  and  monetary  policy  is  so  out  of  whack  that  I  am  surprised  that  it  has  not  completely  collapsed  in  on  itself  like  an  agitated  house  of  cards.    Of  course,  I  would  be  more  

comfortable  with  a  house  of  cards,  as  it  has  at  least  some  structure  and  substance  supporting  it.    What  we  have  is  a  house  of  nothing.  

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 Peace  through  Lies  

By:  Greg  Marak    

First  off,  I’d  just  like  to  say  I’m  proud  to  be  a  member  of  the  College  Republicans!    Trying  to  think  of  something  to  write,  several  things  came  to  mind,  most  of  which  dealt  with  why  in  this  critical  election  season  I  think  conservative  choices  and  voices  are  important  to  be  heard  and  why  I  consider  myself  a  conservative.    The  encroachment  of  the  nanny  state  and  New  York  City’s  ban  on  large  sodas  came  to  mind,  as  did  the  recent  film  I  was  able  to  see  through  GW  Catholics,  October  Baby,  which  celebrates  the  miracle  of  life  and  the  grace  of  forgiveness.    I  thought  of  conversations  I’ve  had  with  peers  of  differing  views  (which  is  what’s  great  about  college!)  and  how  some  discussions  about  morality  and  social  

policy  have  gotten  pretty  passionate,  but  then  I  realized  that  our  government  has  lied  to  us.    This  took  center  stage  in  my  mind.  

 On  the  eleventh  anniversary  of  September  11,  2001,  just  under  a  month  ago,  the  American  consulate  in  

Benghazi,  Libya  was  attacked,  killing  ambassador  Chris  Stevens.    Shortly  before,  a  film  with  anti-­‐Muslim  sentiment  had  been  released,  and  the  trailer  sparked  much  anger  and  outrage  from  the  Islamic  community.    The  Obama  administration  was  quick  to  blame  the  attack  on  outrage  from  the  film,  that  it  was  spontaneous  and  not  connected  to  terrorist  action  or  planning.    As  U.S.  Ambassador  to  the  United  Nations  Susan  Rice  said,  the  attack  began  as  a  reaction  to  the  film,  and  “spun”  from  there.    It  appears  the  only  spinning  was  of  the  truth.    Because  Secretary  of  Defense  Leon  Panetta  said  on  September  27  that  it  was  “clear  that  there  were  terrorists  who  planned  the  attack.”    Panetta  says  who  those  terrorists  

are  is  still  unclear,  but  that  there  was  plotting  and  coordination  of  some  kind  is  evident.    So  why  couldn’t  the  government  tell  us  that  to  begin  with?    If  they  were  unsure,  a  simple  “We  don’t  know”  

would  have  sufficed.    Yet  they  were  quick  to  deny  terrorist  activity,  quick  to  deny  the  threats  that  still  exist  to  our  country.  

 The  situation  is  disturbing  to  say  the  least.    The  denial  could  of  course  be  political.    Who  wants  to  vote  for  a  president  who  gets  them  worried  about  terrorist  attacks?    A  president  who  perhaps,  through  his  policy  and  philosophy,  does  little  to  discourage  belligerent  action  towards  the  United  States.    But  even  beyond  thoughts  of  the  election,  we  have  to  think  about  what’s  really  happened  here.    In  simple  terms,  American  civilians  and  diplomatic  workers  were  attacked  internationally.    Our  government  assured  us  all  was  well.    This  was  a  random  incident.    We’re  safe  back  home.    We  get  the  picture.    Well  I  seem  to  remember  reading  something  about  this  once.    About  a  government  that  manipulates  the  truth,  revises  history  as  it  happens,  and  explains  events  in  a  way  that  assure  the  people  they  have  nothing  to  worry  about.    Oceania  is  strong,  and  Big  Brother  is  watching.    Indeed,  the  world  of  Orwell’s  1984  is  eerily  

reflected  in  this  latest  incident.    

Transparency  must  be  a  part  of  American  government.    Without  leaders  who  can  tell  us  the  truth,  no  matter  how  difficult  it  is  to  say,  how  can  we  possibly  claim  to  be  part  of  a  system  that  is  of  the  people,  

by  the  people  and  for  the  people,  as  the  great  President  Lincoln  proclaimed?    We  must  demand  transparency.    We  must  elect  new  leaders  often  and  without  hesitation.    For  any  concerned  citizen  of  this  republic,  ignorance  is  not  bliss.    Perhaps  this  was  just  a  matter  of  a  knee-­‐jerk  attempt  to  comfort  us.    Perhaps  it  was  just  a  rushed  assumption.    We  can  only  hope.    It’s  up  to  all  of  you  to  decide.    Anyone  

who  can  vote,  does  this  matter  enough  to  think  about  on  November  sixth?    

 

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 Obama’s  New  Approach  to  Foreign  Policy  

By:  Eric  McGowan    

A  note  from  the  writer:  Ok,  liberals,  don’t  spill  your  lattes  or  split  your  tight  jeans  -­‐  this  is  just  a  little  satire.  The  following  is  complete  fiction  (hopefully).  

 As  of  late,  President  Obama  has  received  criticism  from  conservatives  regarding  his  refusal  to  meet  with  Benjamin  Netanyahu,  the  Israeli  Prime  Minister.    Netanyahu’s  growing  anxiety  regarding  Iran’s  continued  nuclear  development  has  been  documented  by  the  media  and  is  reflected  in  his  continued  requests  for  Obama  and  the  United  States  to  draw  a  “red  line,”  that  if  crossed  by  Iran,  would  prompt  a  US-­‐Israeli  intervention.    Rightwing  extremists  have  condemned  Obama’s  supposed  neglect  of  the  Israeli  Prime  Minister,  but  fail  to  recognize  the  President’s  revolutionary,  “Forward”  approach  to  

foreign  relations  with  Israel.  Instead  of  meeting  directly  with  Netanyahu,  Obama  has  chosen  to  confide  in  more  experienced  and  worldly  statesmen.    Indeed,  Obama  has  changed  the  face  of  international  relations  in  a  way  that  his  conservative  counterparts  never  could.    His  new  foreign  policy  advisors  are  none  other  than……  Jay  Z  

and  Beyoncé!  When  asked  about  a  possible  Iranian  attack  on  Israel,  Jay  Z  responded,  “If  you  havin’  terrorist  

problems,  I  feel  bad  for  you  son.  We  got  99  problems,  but  the  incredibly  serious  threat  of  theocratic  Iran  wiping  our  closest  ally  in  the  Middle  East  off  the  face  of  the  Earth  ain’t  one.”  

Jay  Z’s  beautiful  and  politically  genius  wife,  Beyoncé,  had  even  more  insightful  comments.    When  asked  why  the  United  States,  the  world’s  leading  military  power,  is  not  fully  backing  Israel,  she  told  reporters  

to  look  “to  the  left  to  the  left.”  It  is  now  clear  why  President  Obama  has  been  spending  more  and  more  time  with  Jay-­‐Z  and  Beyoncé  than  he  has  with  Benjamin  Netanyahu.    The  two  hip-­‐hop  icons  are  simply  high-­‐class  analysts.    What  more  could  a  meeting  with  Netanyahu  possibly  offer?  This  publication  is  convinced  that  Obama’s  Forward  vision  should  leave  Netanyahu  and  the  Israel  in  the  past  and  move  along  while  consulting  Brooklyn’s  Finest  and  Destiny’s  Child’s  poster  girl  along  the  way.  Hopefully,  they  will  steer  America  

clear  of  any  more  “bumps  in  the  road.”        

   

A  Message  from  the  Editor  

 By:  Mike  Morgan  

Thank  you  so  much  for  reading  the  first  CR  Monthly  Publication  of  the  year!  It’s  great  to  have  a  bunch  of  eager  students  who  are  willing  to  come  together,  submit  articles,  write  funny  pieces,  and  become  a  part  of  a  publication  that  has  been  around  since  long  before  them,  and  will  persist  on  to  the  future  so  long  as  us  College  Republicans  stand  firm  at  George  Washington  University.  You  don’t  have  to  be  an  English  major,  or  a  Polisci  major,  or  a  Capital  Hill  staff  member  to  submit  writing.  All  people  from  all  walks  of  life  are  more  than  welcome  to  contact  me,  shoot  me  an  email,  an  idea,  a  thought,  and  try  to  get  it  published  through  the  CR  Monthly.  Our  duty  as  an  Eboard  is  not  to  tell  you  what  to  think,  but  to  allow  you  to  be  comfortable  in  your  Conservative  and  Republican  beliefs,  to  offer  you  opportunities  and  internships  like  nowhere  else  can,  to  provide  an  ideological  shield  from  the  liberal  foolishness  on  campus.  Please,  stop  by  our  office  hours,  contact  us  by  any  means,  and  let  us  know  how  we  can  help  make  your  CR  experience  as  great  as  it  can  be.  Keep  on  keepin’  on,  God  bless  you,  and  may  God  bless  the  United  States  of  America.    Michael  Morgan  mikemorg@gwmail.gwu.edu  509-­‐496-­‐3638    

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